Intermediate Biologist

**Job Title: Intermediate Biologist / Environmental Scientist (Aquatics)**

**Employment: Full-Time / Permanent**

**Location: Calgary, Alberta**

If you love what you do, thrive in an awesome company culture and are dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences, this role is for you
- Fast-paced and dynamic environment;
- A growing company where efforts are recognized;
- Ability to influence and learn about a variety of aspects of the environmental industry; and
- Great team and culture

**Roles and responsibilities include**:

- Lead the design, planning and/or implementation of field programs;
- Conduct fieldwork in a safe, technically defensible, and efficient manner;
- Lead field crews and take ownership of crew safety including leading by example and mentoring junior staff on safety;
- Provide mentorship to junior staff while in field and office, passing on lessons learned and supporting in the development of their technical and non-technical skills;
- Analyze field data to develop management and mitigation recommendations;
- Write clearly and succinctly to convey environmental considerations and results to clients;
- Support, and in some cases lead, business development efforts through formal (e.g., proposal writing) and informal (e.g., networking events) avenues;
- Maintain technical skills through formal and on-the-job opportunities; and
- Work independently, often outside of office hours, to meet challenging deadlines and client requests.

**Specific skills and requirements we are looking for include**:

- Minimum of B.Sc. in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or related discipline, or a relevant technical diploma / post-graduate degree with work experience;
- Registered as a Professional Biologist in Alberta and/or BC is preferred;
- Three to five years of relevant professional experience, consulting experience preferred, including watercourse crossing inspections/assessments, fish and fish habitat assessments in support of linear developments, fish population monitoring, fish passage evaluation, benthic invertebrate sampling, aquatic life-form salvages, fish habitat offset plan development and monitoring, and / or aquatic ecosystem monitoring;
- Existing applicable technical and safety training certifications (e.g., Electrofishing Crew Leader, Swiftwater Rescue Training, Ice Rescue Training) will be considered an asset;
- Solid field identification and assessment skills, including a proficiency at identifying small bodied and large bodied fish species across western Canada, and a desire to continue to learn;
- Applied working knowledge of relevant provincial and federal legislation and policies;
- A strong track record in health and safety;
- A valid class 5 drivers’ license, clean driving record and a minimum of 3 years auto insurance history;
- A willingness to go the extra mile and a commitment to developing your career at AJM;
- A self-starter who thrives in a demanding environment working both as part of a team and independently;
- Ability to think outside the box in the absence of defined detail or precedence;
- Great communication skills and strong technical writing competencies;
- Experience providing guidance, mentorship and support to junior field staff;
- A desire to get hands dirty in the field and an ability to work remotely for extended periods;
- Attention to detail and commitment to proper equipment care and maintenance;
- Ability to prioritize competing initiatives, anticipate potential problems and deal with ambiguity;
- Excellent organizational skills and a strong sense of accountability;
- Passion for an active lifestyle and working outdoors, particularly on or near water, in all seasons;
- Willingness to support other bio-physical discipline tasks as needed; and
- An entrepreneurial spirit

**Safety Requirement**:
This role is considered safety-sensitive and will require the submission or a drivers abstract and a claims experience letter for proof of driving history, as well as the successful completion of drug screenings at various times during employment.

Thanks for your interest